A record of sorts was created in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday when first-time Member Kahkashan Perween presided over the…
Rajya Sabha.
A record of sorts was created in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday when first-time Member Kahkashan Perween presided over the Question Hour, for the first time.
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, after the Zero Hour, announced that Perween would preside over the proceedings of the House during the Question Hour.
A Janata Dal (U) member, Parween is the only woman member currently on the panel of Vice-Chairpersons of Rajya Sabha. The Question Hour had a smooth run as Perween kept reminding members to stick to rules, and ask pointed questions, rather than giving long introductory remarks.
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The Chairman later complimented her for doing her job with confidence.
Perween was appointed as Vice-Chairperson following a demand made by some women members on 8 March 2018, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
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